DONCROWE

I am replacing my 2007 vette with a 2016 vette. I'm seeing a lot of vetts advertised with very low millage (1,600 miles ) that looks to good to be true. How easy is it to change the odometer reading on a 2016 Vette or can it be done? I am only buying from a dealer but my current 2007 was from one of the largest dealers of Corvettes in the country and he sold me a car that had been repainted and then clamed he didn't know, but finally traded me out of it for the one I have. So you can understand my concern. Thanks, Don

Gvnski

[QUOTE=DONCROWE;1596415446]I am replacing my 2007 vette with a 2016 vette. I'm seeing a lot of vetts advertised with very low millage (1,600 miles ) that looks to good to be true.


I think you can trust the odometer readings on cars at reliable dealers as it would be kept in the computer systems of the car at the very least and any changes would be recorded in the modules. A lot of buyers only drive their cars in perfect weather and sparingly at that. I guess they are saving the car for the next buyer. Just my personal opinion.

GTX JOHN

It is not a cheap or easy job to do an ODO fraud anymore......I believe it would take
a computer replacements. Not like the old days when the old mechanical speedometer could
be done in 1/2 hour!

Steve_R

Many (too many?) C7s are garage queens that don’t get driven much. Bad for the first owner; good for the second.

devnull

One of the awesome things about buying a used vette is that many (most) are rarely driven hard, never see rain, and are wiped down weekly with a diaper.

I have owned 6 used vettes. Once the chrome and louvers are removed, they are rock solid and affordable monsters that can be driven hard for a long time!

Kevin A Jones

I look for cars where low mileage is consistent with condition of car.
Look for stuff that doesn't look right for a car with just 1600 miles like excessive tire wear, carpet wear, brake/accelerations pedals etc.

dvilin

I do not think you have any worries regarding the true odometer mileage. Not very easy to change and there are many very low mileage Vettes for sale. For many owners it is a second or third car, just a toy that is driven when the weather is good.

FunDriver

I bought my first used Corvette, a 2016 Z51 with 2700 miles, and it looks and feels new. In fact, it still had clear plastic on driver floor, dealer tag on fob, etc. I've kept in touch with the original owner and he just likes to buy new cars and keep them for a year. Since I bought the car 4 months ago he has already bought a new Z06 and one of those high-powered Jeeps

So yes, there are some good buys available on used Vettes.

vbdenny

A simple carfax will tell about the entires story of the odometer milage. That’s where I’d start.

Skid Row Joe

Unless the C7 is a Certified used car by a GM dealer, I'd be suspicious enough to pull a GM VIS report on the car. Carfax too. If it's Certified, you're getting a whole lot of extended GM warranty on it.